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YBP Interview: Nappturosity

A couple of weeks ago, YBPGuide was approached by an up-and-coming YBP, Ms. Erin S. Anthony. She is a recent FAMU MBA grad, owner of a natural hair salon, and author of a book on natural hair care for professional women of color. We were able to ask her a few questions about her venture [...]

22Jul2008 | Fredric | 0 comments | Continued
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Sounding Black

It’s always a scary thing when science or research attempts to validate human predispositions, especially when race is involved. An article in today’s NYTimes detailing a study by a University of Chicago professor associating wages to race inequality is another step in this sensitive direction.

Prof. Jeffery Grogger

The NYTimes blog article paraphrases Prof. Grogger’s working paper [...]

9Jul2008 | Fredric | 5 comments | Continued
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From the Inbox: A Dream to Dance

When I transferred to the Chicago office of my company in April of 2007 from St. Louis, my previous office lead suggested that I meet with my new office lead so we could acquaint ourselves. The one thing that stood out for me in the conversation (and I will NEVER forget it) is that [...]

8Jul2008 | Fredric | 0 comments | Continued
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Black National Anthem and the Star Spangled Banner

In something that I am sure will be boiling over the next few days, jazz singer Rene Marie adapted the harmony of the Star Spangled Banner with the lyrics of Life Every Voice and Sing during a Denver, Colorado City Council event. It has created a bit of a controversy. For those that are not [...]

2Jul2008 | Fredric | 9 comments | Continued
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From the Inbox: Being Black in America, FTC PSA

Color of Change: Now is the time to draw a line in the sand by putting Fox on notice that their behavior won’t be tolerated. In less than a minute, you can help us do that. Then invite your friends and family to do the same.
After Senator Obama won the nomination, he and his wife [...]

25Jun2008 | Fredric | 3 comments | Continued
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From the Inbox

The Healing of Africa Monument
The Healing of Africa, Limited is a British company founded by Mr. Donald Brown. Through sculpture and print, its purpose is to procure humanitarian endeavors in Africa and economically empower those who
support the firm by purchasing their work. The company is launching The 500 Club For Africa, which will help [...]

12Jun2008 | Fredric | 0 comments | Continued
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20 Questions

Forget VIBE, I’ve got my own 20 questions. The list started with a few random thoughts as I was walking downtown this morning an this is what I ended up with:

Why do women wear sandals that are too small for their feet?
Do they think their toes don’t count?
What is my baby doing in there?
Why do [...]

11Jun2008 | Kimberly | 9 comments | Continued
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Hip-Hop + Chess = WuChess

Music is life. The broad horizons it spans reflect the various people it feeds. Some use it as an escape to unknown worlds, while others use it as a tool to excise hidden demons. In other corners, it is a tool of education. Hip-Hop is no exception, and Wu-Tang’s RZA, already known for his eclectic [...]

2Jun2008 | Fredric | 2 comments | Continued
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Consciousness Today: Wrestle With Your Darkness

Who inspires you? Even if you don’t identify with Oprah, Magic Johnson or Warren Buffett, it is hard not to want to be like them. One day I want to have a massive fortune and be so free with it that I can give half of it away, like Buffet. My mom and dad move [...]

28May2008 | Garry Bevel | 1 comment | Continued
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